FijiBy: Ciara Harte
Fiji Flag
• The current flag of Fiji was adopted on October 10, 1970.
• The union jack (upper left) is because of the country's time under British rule.
• The flag's blue background stands for the surrounding pacific ocean.
• The coat of arms display a golden British lion holding a cocoa pod, as well as panels with a palm tree, sugar cane, bananas and dove of peace.
History
• Once known as the Cannibal Isles. Before the 19th century the Fijians were cannibals. Of course once Christianity spread, the practice was abandoned. They stick to fish now.
• Fiji is made up of 322 islands but only 110 are lived on.
• The Fiji islands were discovered in 1643 by Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer.
• In 1874 Fiji became a British Colony.• It gained its independence in 1970.
Facts• Official Name: Republic
of Fiji
• Population: 818,000
• Capital City: Suva (177,000)
• Languages: English (official), Fijian
• Official Currency: Fiji Dollar
• Religions: Christian, Hindu, others
• Land Area: 7,054 sq miles
• Highest Point: Mt. Victoria 1,323 m
Languages
Hello Bula
Good Morning
Goodbye
Yadra (pronounced Yandra)
Moce (pronounced Mothe)
Currency• Here is the paper currency
of Fiji (Fijian Dollar), and below are the coins used.
• As you can see the coins look the same as English coins on the “heads” side, but on the “tails” side they have different symbols and pictures.
A Fijian Family
Fiji Rugby Team
Here is the Fiji rugby team doing the Cibi which is their version of the Haka.
Typical Fijian Clothes
Here are some Fiji clothing for girls and boys.
As you can see they are very colourful and made of light material as the weather is so hot.
Questions
How many islands are there? 322
Who discovered Fiji?
What is the capital of Fiji?
Abel Tasman
Suva
How do you say Hello in Fijian? Bula
Hope you enjoyed the presentation
Moce